PSHE & RSHE Intent

At St Mary's RC Primary School, Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) enables our children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society. It aims to help them understand how they are developing personally and socially, and tackles many of the moral, social and cultural issues that are part of growing up. We provide opportunities to learn about fundamental British values, rights and responsibilities and appreciate what it means to be a member of a diverse society.

Our PSHE/RSHE curriculum is closely matched to the needs of our children and the diverse society that they are growing up in. It is regularly monitored to ensure that the topics taught explore the demands of modern life in Nelson. PSHE/RSHE is a vital tool for ensuring that children develop emotionally as well as academically and therefore is held with high regard by all within our school. The PSHE/RSHE curriculum within our school allows children to develop their confidence and self-esteem, which in turn allows them to recognise their own worth, whilst also ensuring that our children are well-equipped with the skills of collaborative learning. In addition to this, we prepare our children to play active roles as citizens within the wider society, allowing them to develop positive relationships and maintain a healthy lifestyle. We hope that through our PSHE/RSHE education, we equip the children with the ability to ask questions; having the confidence to challenge themselves when they think something is wrong. 

To ensure that children at our school are equipped with knowledge and skills that will enable them to be ready for life as an adult in the wider world. We aim to equip children with skills that will allow them to grow into healthy and proactive members of society who challenge stereotypes and break perceived barriers that are put in their way that stop them from reaching their true potential.

PSHE/RSHE is taught through many different aspects, including the SCARF programme. Life to the Full (Ten:Ten) Come and See (R.E.), computing and theme weeks/special events throughout the year.

The children enjoy taking part in the enrichment days and having the opportunity to discuss topics linked to everyday events happening in the world around us. The children enjoy sharing their opinions about specific events with their peers and considering the impact of their own actions.

PSHE & RHSE Policy

• RSHE and PSHE Policy

Relationship and Health Education

• RHE Scheme Autumn Term.pdf
• RHE Scheme Spring Term.pdf
• RHE Scheme Summer Term.pdf

Fundamental British Values

Promoting Fundamental British Values at St John Southworth RC Primary School

In accordance with The Department for Education, we aim to actively promote British values in our school to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain. Pupils are encouraged to regard people of all faiths, races and cultures with respect and tolerance and understand that while different people may hold different views about what is ‘right’ and ‘wrong’, all people living in England are subject to its law.

The Key British Values are:

 democracy

 rule of law

 individual liberty

 mutual respect

 tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs

We actively promote British values through: -

Focusing on and showing how the school’s work is effective in securing these values

Challenging pupils, staff, visitors or parents who express opinions contrary to British values

Democracy – what do we do?

· Voting for the election of school councillors at the start of the year;

· Provide pupils with a broad general knowledge of, and promote respect for, public institutions and services;

· Teach pupils how they can influence decision-making through the democratic process;

· Taught through assemblies and our school curriculum;

· Encourage pupils to become involved in decision-making processes and ensure they are listened to in school;

· Help pupils to express their views;

· Model how perceived injustice can be peacefully challenged;

· School council visits the Town Hall.

Rule of law – what do we do?

· Ensure school rules and expectations are clear and fair;

· Class rules and celebration of adhering to these rules;

· Help pupils to distinguish right from wrong;

· Help pupils to respect the law and the basis on which it is made;

· Help pupils to understand that living under the rule of law protects individuals;

· Visits from the police to talk about Online Safety and other age-appropriate issues linked to our RSHE curriculum

Individual liberty – what do we do?

· Support pupils to develop their self-knowledge, self-esteem, self-confidence;

· Encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour, as well as knowing their rights;

· Model freedom of speech through pupil participation, while ensuring protection of vulnerable pupils and promoting critical analysis of evidence.

· Challenge stereotypes;

· Implement a strong anti-bullying culture;

· Online Safety units of work are taught throughout school and parents and staff receive training on these.

Mutual Respect and tolerance of different cultures and religions– what do we do?

· Challenge prejudicial or discriminatory behaviour;

· Organise visits to places of worship

· World Faiths Weeks throughout the year

· Eid Celebrations in school

· Our RE scheme ensures that our children have a good understanding of a range of religious beliefs and customs;

· Help pupils to acquire an understanding of, and respect for, their own and other cultures and ways of life.

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